The 19-year-old wasted no time putting his defensive prowess on display, shuffling his feet, staying in front, and forcing a jump ball against a driving Bennedict Mathurin. He also recorded a couple of steals. There were hustle plays, too, including his first bucket in the league via a putback off the glass. He wound up with just six points but was active off the ball and got three good looks from distance in his 15 minutes of action. “I wouldn’t say it felt the same as Summer League, but it definitely felt like I’ve been there before for sure,” Holland said. “Bright lights, big stage. We did so much preparing for the game weeks prior. I was just ready, and I went out there, and I feel like I gave energy and effort and I gave my team the best chance.”
by Hoops Hype